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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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